¶1
Irmos: I have heard, O Lord, of Thy glorious dispensation, and I have glorified Thine unapproachable power, O Thou Who lovest mankind.
¶2
Theotokion: O pure and ever blessed one, cease thou never to pray for us, that we may be delivered from all tribulation.
¶3
We hymn the seven honored youths, the sacred company manifestly honorable in their number.
¶4
The youths of Ephesus showed the ungodly emperor to be foolish, whose mind was filled with the vainglory of falsehood.
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O holy youths, through your faith ye were truly shown to be all-immaculate offerings and sacrifices for the Lord.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.